Hello everyone
I am so sad today. Came home from work to see this big tear in Romeo's tail.
I had already sanded down the big wood piece seen in the background, as well as any sharp spots on rocks, even though I don't really think there were any. I also had some hornwort that I suspected might have been making little tears, so I removed that too.
I truly have no clue what he could have gotten snagged by. Is he maybe nipping? Idk.
I will sand everything down again.
Do you think he can heal this? Or is it just too big? Have you had a big tear like this heal?
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1rp64x3
Posted by NeutralBee
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He will heal. I’ve seen bettas grow back big sections of their fins with little issue.
I’m no expert, but I have been nursing a betta back from a fairly bad case of fin rot. Everything I’ve read would suggest it will heal. I would just watch that area of fin for a bit to make sure it does get infected (red or discolored edges or damage progressing further than it is).
My fish had worse before I figured out what decor was the issue. It’ll heal faster than you think
https://preview.redd.it/r13sfo0y02og1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=05914cf75abc8dcddd506eea8748c67438b3492a
Same with my Hyde. He has had these before and then they heal. I think he might be nipping. There is nothing in the tank that is hurting him. I havenāt done it, but you could try and run a clean panty hose piece in the tank and see if anything catches.
When I first saw them last month, I read about fin rot and what to look for. This was him healing, but a few days ago I see a larger V in a similar area. I have been keeping plenty of Catappa leaves in there for him. It has not progressed to fin rot but I am considering cycling a small tank to have as a back up just in case it progresses and I have to treat. Heās in a split 20 gallon tank so I donāt want to dose the tank. I have Kanaplex in case I need it.
Monitor for signs of fin rot and if you donāt know how to treat read up on it. Plenty of help on Reddit. Otherwise, keep your water in the best shape possible. Use API liquid test kit to monitor. I have Tetra strips as well that I use in between my API testing. I have compared results and they are always spot on. I do a 25-30% water change once every 7-10 days. Mostly because I have 2 mystery snails one on each side, and thatās a lot of waste. Good luck!
Yes , he doesnāt look that bad actually . Clean water and tannins and a comfortable temp . 78-80